UPDATES:

September Meeting:

At our September meeting, we heard from Joan and Dave as they reported on their participation at the 2022 HLAA Convention in Tampa, Florida. We learned about the different educational workshops that were offered, along with fun stories from their time in Tampa, including boat rides, delicious food, and a Gilligan's Island themed party. We discussed what HLAA is doing currently on behalf of people with hearing loss. We also indulged in Pizza and beverages, and one lucky raffle winner brought home the book “Hear & Beyond” by Hannah Eberts.

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Other Monthly Meeting Updates:

  • November Meeting

    In November 2019, “Able” South Carolina came and gave a presentation on adaptive equipment available for reuse, allowing people with disabilities access to equipment that could enhance independence.

  • October Meeting

    In October 2019, we attended a meeting at the South Carolina, Technology Center where we learned more about technology assistance for the Deaf and hard of hearing.

  • September Meeting

    In November 2018, HLAA Midlands meeting featured a showing of the movie, “Listen To Your Heart,” about a singer/songwriter who falls in love with a girl who can’t hear the music she inspires him to write. Plenty of popcorn and tissues were available.

Resources available to you

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ONLINE COLLEGE GUIDE FOR DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS -

According to the National Deaf Center of Postsecondary Outcomes, deaf and hard-of-hearing students are more likely than other students to attend college courses online (17.1% of deaf and hard-of-hearing students take their entire college program online, while only 10.7% of students with no hearing issues do the same). This preference for online courses is likely because it allows students to set up their own accommodations like online captioning and ASL interpreters rather than relying entirely on their school’s resources. Click the link to learn more about the common challenges that these students face, along with tips on succeeding in online courses.

2018 Annual Picnic at Lake Murray

  • Every year, HLAA Midlands (SC Chapter) has an annual picnic where all can gather together for discussions, food, and games.

  • Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, we have postponed future events until next year. You are invited to join us then for all the fun!

  • We had a great turnout the past few years and are hoping to continue that next time.

Hearing Dog Demo

In January 2018, Canine Companions for Independence brought in some service dogs to show members of HLAA Midlands what life could look like with a service dog.

Assistive Moviegoing

About:
AMC movie theaters are designed to assist moviegoers with hearing and vision impairments. They are now offering devices to enhance and amplify audio, provide closed captioning, or provide narration of the action on the screen. Additionally, AMC accessible theaters offer wheelchair seating in every auditorium. Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) are available for all movies at AMC locations.

Locations:

  1. AMC CLASSIC Columbia 10: 5320 Forest Dr.

  2. AMC CLASSIC Dutch Square 14: 421 Bush River Rd #80

  3. AMC Harbison 14: 122 Afron Ct

Hours:
Monday–Sunday
11am–11pm

 

Contact us.

HLAAMIDLANDSSC@GMAIL.COM
(903)-250-7839

724 Tara Lane
Columbia, SC 29210